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HR439 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.

Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.

Elections
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
McNamara
Last action
2026-03-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify how or when the resolution will be presented to Mildred Harlow Scott's family.

Honoring Mildred Harlow Scott

This bill honors Mildred Harlow Scott, a community leader and volunteer who passed away on March 6, 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the life of Mildred Harlow Scott for her contributions to civic engagement and volunteer service.
  • Celebrates her work as an election official and assistant treasurer in Vinton.
  • Notes her involvement with Republican organizations and fundraising events.
  • Expresses sadness at her passing and respect for her memory.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Mildred Harlow Scott
  • Residents of the Roanoke Valley who knew or were touched by Mildred's work

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A phrase used to introduce facts that support a resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing an official decision or opinion in a formal document.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific actions beyond recognizing Mildred Harlow Scott's life and contributions.
  • It is unclear what the exact form of presentation to her family will be.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House

  3. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109625D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.
WHEREAS, Mildred Harlow Scott, who touched countless lives through her passion for civic engagement and volunteer service, died on March 6, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was best known for her skill as a baker and brought joy to many through her craft; over the course of her life, she auctioned 88 cakes, several of which sold for hundreds of dollars; and
WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was an exemplar of community leadership who worked diligently to uphold the democratic process as an election official and had served as assistant treasurer for the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was an active member of the Roanoke County Republican Committee, Central Republican Women, and Roanoke Valley Republican Women, and she catered several fundraising events for Republican candidates for office at the state and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her son, James, and her daughter, Catherine, Mildred Scott will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter, Cherie, and her family and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mildred Harlow Scott, a highly admired servant leader in the Roanoke Valley; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Mildred Harlow Scott as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.